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Kentucky (5-2) at Florida (5-1)

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow wasn't alarmed about the Gators being ranked 10th in the initial BCS standings this week.

Florida will continue that quest Saturday in its homecoming game against Kentucky. The Gators have won 21 straight games against the Wildcats, but Florida coach Urban Meyer still considers Kentucky dangerous. The Wildcats are coming off an emotional 21-20 comeback win against Arkansas and rank first in the SEC in scoring defense, allowing just 10.5 points per game.

A rash of injuries diminished the emotional lift the Wildcats received from their comeback win over Arkansas.

One game after losing leading receiver Dicky Lyons for the season, Kentucky was dealt another major blow. Leading rusher Derrick Locke, who is also the team's second-leading receiver, will miss the remainder of the season after knee surgery.

It's an especially difficult time for Kentucky to have the injuries, with a trip to the Swamp looming on Saturday. The Wildcats have not beaten Florida in 21 games.

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

RB Jeff Demps — Demps has rushed for more than 100 yards in each of his last two games and has averaged an eye-popping 13.5 yards per carry during the span. Look for Florida to continue to try to get Demps on the edge to take advantage of his world-class speed.

RB Chris Rainey — Like Demps, Rainey has become a home-run rushing threat in the Florida offense.

WR Randall Cobb — The SEC Freshman of the Week, Cobb is coming off his best game of his short collegiate career. He caught two touchdown passes in the final five minutes to help the Wildcats pull out a dramatic come-from-behind victory against Arkansas.

RB Alfonso Smith — With leading rusher Derrick Locke out for the season, Smith will become more of factor. He had his best game of the season in last week's win over Arkansas with five receptions for 108 yards, including a 71-yard touchdown.